Ohio Personal Injury

OHIO CATASTROPHIC PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS

LAWYERS FIGHTING FOR YOUR FUTURE AFTER A SERIOUS, LIFE-ALTERING INJURY

No one wants to think about the worst happening. But when tragedy strikes and you or a loved one become catastrophically – perhaps permanently – injured, you need to ensure your legal rights are protected. When you or someone you loved sustains severe injuries to the spine, brain, or major organ, or has lost a limb, you should not have to worry about dealing with insurance claims and resistance from negligent parties. You should be focusing on healing, both physically and emotionally.

That is where Crandall & Pera Law comes in. Our personal injury law firm houses a group of passionate, dedicated Ohio personal injury lawyers. Our top priorities include resolving your catastrophic injury claim quickly, effectively, and with as little disruption to you and your family as possible. From our offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Chagrin Falls and Chesterland, we serve clients throughout Ohio. Our Ohio personal injury attorneys believe in pursing maximum compensation – and as a result, our clients have been awarded several multi-million-dollar settlements.

Furthermore, United States law states that a catastrophic injury is one that prevents the individual from “performing any gainful work.”

In short, catastrophic injuries are debilitating, life-threatening injuries that may leave you with lifelong medical complications, huge financial burdens, and an inability to gain meaningful employment. Tragically, many of the injuries our clients sustain could have been prevented, if not for the carelessness or recklessness of another.

What is the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Ohio?

The statute of limitations, which is the legal time limit for taking legal action, for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of injury under Ohio Revised Code § 2305.10 (A).

How to file a personal injury claim after a catastrophic injury in Ohio

These are the basic steps for a personal injury claim:

In Ohio you have two years from the date of injury (statute of limitations) to take legal action

Contact an experienced personal injury attorney and share the evidence you have gathered

The insurance company may choose to settle the claim rather than go to court

Your attorney will file the complaint if you are unable to reach a satisfactory settlement with the insurance company

Prepare for court

EXAMPLES OF CATASTROPHIC INJURIES IN OHIO

At Crandall & Pera Law, our catastrophic injury attorneys have successfully resolved a wide range of catastrophic injury cases throughout Ohio. We have represented clients with injuries such as:

Burn injuries.Serious burns can leave permanent scarring and disfigurement – and even lead to shock or death. When the layers of skin underneath the surface become damaged, you are at greater risk of infection as well.

Loss of limb. If you or a loved one lost a limb as the result of an accident, it is time to hold the negligent parties accountable. Whether you needed an arm, leg, foot, or other part of your body amputated, your life is dramatically altered from now on; you deserve justice.

Persistent vegetative state / coma.When a loved one slips into a coma after an accident, you are in for a terrifying ordeal. Even more frightening, a coma could lead to being in a persistent vegetative state, meaning your loved one may never be the same again.

Spinal cord injuries.A complete or incomplete spinal cord injury may disrupt your ability to enjoy the activities you once loved. A serious injury might even leave you temporarily or permanently paralyzed.

Full / permanent paralysis.When a spinal cord injury causes a full and permanent paralysis, your life changes forever. We protect those whose futures were altered irreparably after a serious spinal cord injury

Partial / permanent paralysis.Partial permanent paralysis is devastating. Your limited mobility and function severely impacts your job, your family life, and your day-to-day activities, and you may require rehabilitative services for the rest of your life.

Traumatic brain injury.Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, can leave permanent consequences, such as reduced brain function, depression, loss of concentration, mood disorders, and more. Even a seemingly minor blow to the head might have lifelong implications.

CAUSES OF CATASTROPHIC INJURIES THROUGHOUT OHIO

Negligent acts occur when someone fails to act reasonably or use ordinary care and can occur under a variety of circumstances:

While you and your family adjust to life after a catastrophic injury, you want an aggressive Ohio attorney to fight on your behalf. Let the Ohio catastrophic injury lawyers of Crandall & Pera Law handle all the legal hurdles and headaches so you do not have to worry.

CHOOSE CRANDALL & PERA LAW TO HELP YOU AFTER A CATASTROPHIC INJURY

Do not shoulder the burden of a catastrophic injury alone. Turn to a compassionate Ohio personal injury attorney at Crandall & Pera Law who pursues legal justice on your behalf. To learn more about how Crandall & Pera Law can help, call 877-686-8879 for a consultation or contact us online. We serve Ohio clients in Columbus, Chesterland, Cleveland, Chagrin Falls, Cincinnati and the surrounding regions.

Our Verdicts

$10 Million Verdict, Josh Terry V. Dr. Ernest Lindell, Toledo, Ohio

Josh was only a teenager when he was paralyzed by a surgeon who negligently plunged an instrument he was using...

Crandall & Pera Law

5.0

2017-08-17T19:22:08+00:00

Josh was only a teenager when he was paralyzed by a surgeon who negligently plunged an instrument he was using into Josh’s spinal cord, causing permanent damage. Despite the obvious negligence, Dr. Lindell’s insurance company, ProAssurance, denied his claim and fought the case for many years by delaying the case and hiring lawyers to take the case to trial. Thankfully a Jury found in favor of Josh, and his mom and dad, providing the family the largest verdict in Lucas County history. Josh has used this compensation for education, equipment and housing better equipped for his paralysis and future medical care, including research and care into curing his paralysis.

$8.5 Million Settlement with Ohio Hospital

A 10-year-old girl was diagnosed with a stomach virus when she really had an appendicitis. She was hospitalized for 4...

Crandall & Pera Law

5.0

2017-08-17T19:22:59+00:00

A 10-year-old girl was diagnosed with a stomach virus when she really had an appendicitis. She was hospitalized for 4 days where no radiology studies or lab work was done to identify the problem. Her parents kept complaining of her declining health until she arrested from her infection spreading throughout her body. This arrest left her brain damaged and unable to speak, feed herself or take care of herself in any way. The settlement enabled her family to take her home, equip a special house for her needs and provide her with nursing care and future medical care. The family has also invested in unique medical therapy including hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy and potentially stem cell therapy.

This case involved negligent actions during a medical procedure that left Dr. Di, a neurosurgeon formerly employed by the Cleveland...

Crandall & Pera Law

5.0

2017-08-17T19:22:36+00:00

This case involved negligent actions during a medical procedure that left Dr. Di, a neurosurgeon formerly employed by the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, no longer able to operate. Back on Feb. 12, 2010, Dr. Di was performing surgery when he injured his left eye. Subsequent to that work-related injury, he underwent surgery to have his eye repaired. During that procedure, a hole was torn in Dr. Di’s iris and his left pupil was destroyed due to the negligent actions of Dr. Esposito and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation medical team. After a 2 ½ week trial, the jury awarded $7.7 million for the doctor’s pain and suffering, loss of consortium and to replace prior and future lost wages. Learn more about this verdict.

$5.5 Million Truck Accident Settlement in Cleveland

An energetic and sweet married woman was on her way to a fitness center during her lunch hour from work...

Crandall & Pera Law

5.0

2017-08-17T19:23:22+00:00

An energetic and sweet married woman was on her way to a fitness center during her lunch hour from work when she was broadsided by an 18-wheel truck which had run a red light. While she broke many bones in her body the impact caused a traumatic and force fueled injury to her brain. This injury was particularly disturbing as she was able to talk and, at times, seemed normal. However, the brain injury made it so she was unable to remember conversations or be able to independently function to take care of herself or others. The settlement allowed her to obtain brain injury therapy that was cutting edge at the time and resulted in some improvement. Unfortunately, she is still unable to take care of herself, however a Trust set up to care for her has provided equipment and housing modifications.

$4.65 Million Settlement with Cincinnati Hospital

This case involved nurses attempting to blame an OB for not attending to warning signs during a delivery. The OB...

Crandall & Pera Law

5.0

2017-08-17T19:23:42+00:00

This case involved nurses attempting to blame an OB for not attending to warning signs during a delivery. The OB indicated he was in the on call sleeping room the entire night and was never called in a timely manner. Lost in this senseless fight was the family of a little girl who was born brain damages for the failure of the nurses and the OB to act and deliver the child appropriately. After researching the records, it was apparent the nurses had falsified the records to reflect calls to the OB they never made. Despite all this both Defendants pushed this case to the eve of trial before resolving the matter. The family has utilized the award to provide education, equipment, housing and nursing care to provide for their daughter who is now nearing her teenage years.

Testimonials

David Hughes

"We were extremely happy with Steve’s service. He is very easy to communicate with and very understanding of our situation....

~ David Hughes

Crandall & Pera Law

5.0

2015-06-02T15:50:29+00:00

~ David Hughes

"We were extremely happy with Steve’s service. He is very easy to communicate with and very understanding of our situation. His knowledge of the law and industry was really impressive. I’d highly recommend Steve and Crandall & Pera Law to others."

https://www.injuryverdicts.com/testimonials/david-hughes/

Timothy E. White

"It was as a result of a very unfortunate outcome from what should have been a fairly straightforward medical procedure...

~ Timothy E. White

Crandall & Pera Law

5.0

2015-07-01T20:35:51+00:00

~ Timothy E. White

"It was as a result of a very unfortunate outcome from what should have been a fairly straightforward medical procedure for my wife that our family was introduced to Steve Crandall. I can honestly attest to Steve’s character and integrity, even more evident as we progressed through the course of my wife’s case. I was especially appreciative of his guidance, thoroughness, and patience with regard to all of the legal matters, professionally and as a gentleman, since this was an avenue that my family and I had never travelled previously and was sometimes uncomfortable for us . Yet, his sound counsel provided a lot of the assurance we needed, morally as well as a peace of mind due to our medical financial situation. I could only hope that if our paths would cross again at some point that it would be under more pleasant circumstances. However, I would not even hesitate to contact Steve Crandall if I were to ever require his expertise in a similar situation again, nor waver from recommending his commendable services to another."

https://www.injuryverdicts.com/testimonials/timothy-e-white/

Doug Ferris

"I got a good feeling that Marc Pera understood the severity of what we were going through right away. He...

~ Doug Ferris

Crandall & Pera Law

5.0

2015-09-16T20:48:22+00:00

~ Doug Ferris

"I got a good feeling that Marc Pera understood the severity of what we were going through right away. He really cared. Marc is a great person and was very patient with me throughout the entire process. The office staff was also very helpful. We were highly pleased that he was able to get us a great outcome."

https://www.injuryverdicts.com/testimonials/doug-ferris/

Shari H.

"I contacted Steve Crandall after my husband sustained a permanent injury as a result of negligence on the part of...

~ Shari H.

Crandall & Pera Law

5.0

2016-09-06T17:11:16+00:00

~ Shari H.

"I contacted Steve Crandall after my husband sustained a permanent injury as a result of negligence on the part of his physicians. After meeting with him, it was clear that he thoroughly understood the issues with our case. Due to fact that I waited to contact an attorney, we did not have much time before we exceeded the statute of limitations. Steve, and his staff, wasted no time in obtaining my husband’s medical records and proceeding with the case. Throughout the entire process, I was so impressed with how prompt Steve was in returning phone calls and emails, and his willingness to take as much time as needed to answer any questions that I had. The interaction that I had with his paralegals regarding obtaining my husband’s medical, financial, and educational records was equally impressive. I could not be more pleased with how Steve handled the case, and the end result of it."

https://www.injuryverdicts.com/testimonials/shari-h/

Belinda Pope

"The first time we met Steve Crandall was at a very traumatic and difficult time. My family, the community and...

~ Belinda Pope

Crandall & Pera Law

5.0

2014-11-11T16:37:32+00:00

~ Belinda Pope

"The first time we met Steve Crandall was at a very traumatic and difficult time. My family, the community and I were all grieving the death of my sister. Steve was very comforting and reassuring. He came to Toledo and met with our entire family. During that meeting he gave us great confidence and was very interested in my sister and her life. Steve was thorough throughout the entire process and became like a friend of our family. A lot of great things have happened since he resolved the case that has given us peace and a sense of victory. Steve was our champion and helped us to be heard. We would highly recommend Steve to others and have referred many people to him since."